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Juniors Winter Program Overview

Program Overview

2026 Winter Sailing Program Registration Dates

 

SDYC Members: Wednesday, December 17th at Noon
Non-Members: Monday, December 22nd at Noon

Junior Program Policies

In addition to the SDYC calendar on the Juniors page, we’re launching a new interactive TeamUp calendar. This calendar includes all SDYC hosted events, high school regattas, junior programming, social events, junior calendar, and more. This tool allows you to sort and filter events by boat type, regattas, practices, and clinics. You can view it on the web or download the mobile app. You can even export events directly to your preferred calendar platform by selecting the blue menu button in the top right corner, selecting Preferences, and iCalendar Feeds. From here you can copy the ics link of your chosen sub-calendar and copy it to your preferred calendar platform by using the link under calendar subscriptions. Learn more here. 
 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CALENDAR

Cancelations outside of 7 days before the first scheduled day of class shall be granted a full refund, less a $50 service charge. Cancelations within 7 days of the first scheduled day of that class shall receive a 50% refund. Once a class starts, no refunds available.

If you have a conflict between desired racing classes, please email the Junior Sailing Director at [email protected] to discuss appropriate credits/refunds. Sailors are welcome to switch between racing classes that are scheduled on the same day with advanced notice.

Students enrolled in the current After School Sailing Program will have access to coaching at any SDAYC / local regatta and any regional SCYYRA regatta w/ five or more SDYC sailors registered to attend.

Sailors not enrolled in any SDYC Junior Sailing program classes will be asked to pay a daily rate to support the cost of providing a coach - $80/day for SDYC members and $100/day for non-members.

Sailors using an SDYC club boat who are not registered in an SDYC Junior Sailing program will be charged a charter fee of $50/day for SDYC members. 

Towing Volunteer & Assignment Sheet

Parents who tow a trailer will automatically be allocated a spot on the trailer. Thereafter, the SDYC trailer space will be reserved on a first come, first served basis for SDYC member sailors who are registered for regattas. Should there be an available spot for a nonmember sailor it will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

All sailors are responsible for loading and unloading their own boats. In order to keep the trailers in shape and ready for the next travel event as soon as possible, all boats need to be unloaded at SDYC within 72 hours after arrival back at SDYC. If a sailor cannot do so themselves, or arrange help to unload, a fee of $20 for staff to unload may be assessed.

Boat insurance is strongly advised. SDYC is not liable for any damage incurred during loading/ unloading or transport. Please see the program waiver for details.

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Parents please refrain from interupting or distracting during class times. If you wish to inquire about your child's progress in the program, please wait until after class to speak with the coaches or contact the Junior Director. We also ask that parents give the classes space while spectating, following the class on the water can be distracting for the kids and coaches. 

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Team SDYC Non-Racing Classes

The classes listed in this section focus on fundamental skill development, both for sailors who are new to the sport, and for sailors with prior experience who are trying out a new fleet. 

Tuesday Junior Winter Classes

Tuesday Classes

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $310 Members / $375 Non-Members
  • Dates: January 20th - February 24th (6 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 5:45 PM
  • 10 sailors max
This class is ideal for sailors who want to continue working on the fundamentals of double handed sailing in a CFJ, with an eye towards high school sailing. It is a great option for experienced sabot racers and graduates from a summer or fall double-handed class who are in 6th – 8th grade. This class is also open to older sailors that are new to the sport and want to sail on a High School team. The curriculum will focus on rigging, teamwork, the basics of boat handling, and introduce sailors to racing in CFJs and the specifics of High School Sailing.

Eligibility:
  • Ages 11+
  • Must have prior double handed experience

Overview
  • Tuesdays, January 20th – February 24th (6 Classes)
  • Entry Fee: $310 Members / $375 Non-Members
  • 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM

This course is designed to introduce junior sailors to the exciting world of Laser sailing. Guided by a team of seasoned coaches, you'll gain competence in rigging, foundational boat handling skills, and immerse yourself in extensive on-water sessions to gain invaluable hands-on experience. Unveil a world of possibilities that will shape your path in the sport, whether you're a skilled Sabot racer ready to chart a new course or a high school sailor eager to expand your racing horizons! This class is geared towards sailors preparing for club and local level regattas.

Boats are not provided, but a limited number of charter boats are available. Please contact the Juniors Office at [email protected] to inquire about chartering a boat. Available charter boats will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

Eligibility:
  • Ages 12+
  • Sabot Racing fleets C1 or higher
  • Experience in High School Sailing
  • Experience in Novice Double Handed (with Jr Office approval) or C420 Spinnaker & Trapeze lessons
  • Please contact the Jr Office for special approval if you do not meet these criteria

Juniors Winter Wednesday Classes

Wednesday Double Handed Sailing Classes

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $310 Members / $375 Non-Members
  • Dates: January 21st - February 25th (6 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 5:45 PM
  • 12 sailors max
This class is ideal for sailors who are new to double-handed sailing or want to continue working on their fundamentals in a RS Quest. It is a great option for some of our experienced sabot racers, graduates from a summer or fall double-handed class, or older kids that are new to the sport. This class will focus on rigging, teamwork, and the basics of boat handling.

Eligibility:
  • Ages 9-14
  • Sailors age 9 to 10 should have some previous sailing experience in Sabots or previous Double Handed sessions. 
  • No Previous experence required for sailors age 11+. 

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $310 Members / $375 Non-Members
  • Dates: January 21st - February 25th (6 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 5:45 PM
  • 12 sailors max
This group is ideal for sailors who plan on building towards racing in a C420. They will be practicing spinnaker sailing and learn to use a trapeze harness. Sailors will be working on boat handling and teamwork as they strive to master these new skills. Sailors must have prior sailing experience, either in Sabots (C1 and up), or have demonstrated competency in the Novice Double-Handed Sailing Class.

Eligibility:
  • Sailors in this program must be age 11+.
  • Sailors must have prior sailing experience, either in Sabots (C1 and up), or have demonstrated competency in Novice Double-Handed Sailing Class

Juniors Spring Thursday Classes

Thursday Sabot Sailing Classes

Overview:
  • Entry Fee: $325 Members / $395 Non-Members
  • January 22nd - February 26th (6 Classes)
  • 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM
  • 8 sailors max
  • Two Coaches

The Intermediate Sabot Sailing I class is reserved for sailors who have demonstrated comfort with the fundamentals of sailing. This class will build on skills developed in Beginning Sabots with focus on upwind sailing, boat handling, and aims to prepare sailors for the Pre-C3 class where they will learn to race.

Eligibility:

  • Completion of the Beginning Sabots course during the Fall 2025 After School Sailing Program.
  • Completion of the Intermediate Sabot Sailing course in the Summer 2025 Program.
  • Completion of the Beginning Sabots course during the Summer 2025 Program with coach approval.

Overview:
  • Entry Fee: $325 Members / $395 Non-Members
  • January 22nd - February 26th (6 Classes)
  • 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM
  • 8 sailors max
  • Two Coaches

The Intermediate Sabot Sailing II class is intended for sailors who have previously participated in Intermediate Sabot Sailing classes or have demonstrated appropriate skills for this course. Sailors will continue working on their boat handling, upwind sailing, and complete their skills checklist to prepare them for the Pre-C3 course in Spring of 2026.

Eligibility:

  • Sailors must have completed the Intermediate Sabots Class in the Fall 2025 After School Sailing Program or Summer 2025 Program.
  • Sailors who have completed Beginning Sabots in recent programs must receive a coach recommendation for this course.

Beginning Sabot classes will not be held during the Winter Program. This class will resume at the start of the Spring Program in March. Private coaching is available for beginners throughout the Winter Program.

Juniors Winter Race Team Practice

Friday Sabot Classes

Overview:
  • Entry Fee: $335 Members / $405 Non-Members
  • Dates: January 16th – February 26th (7 Practices)
  • Time: 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
  • 10 sailors max

This class aims to develop the next generation of Sabot Racers. Sailors will learn the fundamentals of sailboat racing, including starting sequences, mark rounding, boat handling, and introducing the Racing Rules of Sailing.

Eligibility:

  • Completed Intermediate Sabots in Summer and/or Fall 2025, with coach recommendation.
  • Repeating the class after Fall 2025 or earlier.
  • Privately owned sabots are not required but are encouraged.
Sailors can be moved up into the racing classes upon coach recommendation.

Private Coaching

Private Coaching

The SDYC is now offering Private Coaching with our Juniors Coaching staff. This program is available now, and is a great opportunity for sailors to receive individualized coaching outside of class times. For more information, please visit our Private Coaching program webpage.

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Team SDYC Racing Programs

Juniors Winter Sabot Race Team Practices

Sabot Race Team

Overview: 

Get ready for the ABYC Junior Invitational Regatta and SCYYRA North Series #3! We are offering two practice dates for sailors intending to compete at this regatta before the rest of our Winter Sailing Program starts in full. You can register for one day, or both!

Thursday, January 8th
  • Entry Fee: $55 Members / $65 Non-Members
  • 2:00 PM - 5:45 PM
We are taking advantage of early school dismissal at local schools, and starting practice earlier so that we can host a longer practice to get warmed up for racing again after the holiday season. 

Friday, January 9th
  • Entry Fee: $45 Members / $50 Non-Members
  • 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
This practice will be held during normal After School Sailing hours. Sailors will hit the water to work on starts and sail a couple practice races before loading boats onto trailers. 

Overview
  • Entry Fee: $335 Members / $405 Non-Members
  • Dates: Fridays, January 16th – February 28th (7 Classes)
  • Time: 3:45 – 5:45 PM
Sabot Racing practices are open to sailors from C3 to A fleet. The goal of this course is to develop confident and successful sailors in the sport. The curriculum will include technical boat setup, boat handling, starting strategies, upwind/downwind tactics, and some rules study. Sailors will be divided into groups based on their fleet status where these topics will be tailored to each skill level. Privately owned boats are not required but are strongly encouraged.

A-C1: This group will expand on the Fall Program curriculum, including tactics, strategy, boat handling, and occasional team racing. Preparation for local and regional level regattas.

C3/C2: This group will continue working on boat handling skills, the fundamentals of fleet racing, and FUN! Preparation for local level regattas.

Overview: 
  • Dates: January 17th - February 28th
  • Time: Noon - 4:00pm
Registration Options for Two-Week Sessions: 
  • January Saturdays: January 17th & 24th
  • February Saturdays Part One: February 7th & 14th
  • February Saturdays Part Two: February 21st & 28th
  • Entry Fee: $160 Members / $190 Non-Members
All-In on Winter Saturdays: January 17th – February 27th (6 Classes)
  • Entry Fee: $410 Members / $490 Non-Members
  • Best Deal! Receive a 15% discount when registering for all Winter Saturdays!
No Saturday Practices during Sabot Regattas:
  • No Class January 10 – SCYYRA North Serries || Junior Sabot Invitational @ ABYC
  • No Class January 31 – SDAYC Singlehanded Luff-In @ SDYC
Sabot Race Team practices on Saturdays are open to sailors in all sabot fleets. With longer practices on weekends, sailors will dive deeper into concepts with their coaches and get more time on the water. Each day will be run like a clinic, with thematic goals for each practice and occasional guest coaches. These practices are the best way to prepare for local and regional level regattas.

 

Juniors Winter Doublehanded Race Team

Double Handed Race Team

Overview
  • Mondays, January 12 – February 23 (6 Classes)
    • No practice on Monday, January 19th
    • Entry Fee: $385 Members / $460 Non-Members
    • Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Thursdays, January 15 – February 26 (7 Classes)
    • Entry Fee: $385 Members / $460 Non-Members
    • Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
  • 6 sailors max per class
Sailors in this class will be training with a focus on High School Racing. They will receive world class coaching and practice with the Point Loma High School Sailing Team. At each practice, participants will gain a new ‘take away’ for their tactical toolbox. Coaching staff includes Steve Hunt, Carter Cameron, and star guest coaches.

Eligibility:
  • Ages 13+
  • Sailors must be in 8th grade or higher, or have coach approval.

C420 Perry Prep


Sailors who are preparing for the third Perry Regatta at ABYC can sign up for these training dates to train with their partner in preparation for the regatta.

Training Dates (3:45 – 5:45 PM):
  • Wednesday, January 7th
  • Wednesday, January 14th
  • Wednesday, January 21st
Entry Fees: Regatta coaching & charter fee are included.
  • $150 Members / $165 Non-Members
Eligibility:
  • Sailors must be in 8th grade or higher.
  • Sailors should arrive with a pre-arranged partner that they are planning to compete with at regattas.

Wednesday C420 Race Team


Overview
  • Wednesdays, January 28th – February 25th (5 Classes)
  • Entry Fee: $250 Members / $300 Non-Members
  • 3:45 – 5:45 PM
  • 10 sailors max
This practice is meant for sailors who want to continue training with their partners following Perry #3 and continue honing their team development and race prep in the C420.

Eligibility:
  • Sailors must be in 8th grade or higher
  • Sailors should arrive with a pre-arranged partner that they are planning to compete with at regattas

This class will return for the Spring After School Sailing Program. Sailors should consider participating in the following Winter 29er events:

  • SCYYRA Hamlin Series 3/4 at CorYC, Jan 10-11
  • CISA Clinic applications open on January 15th. 
  • SDAYC Luff-In Regatta at SDYC, Feb 1
  • SCYYRA Hamlin Series 4/4 at LBYC, Feb 28 - Mar 1
  • HPYS Clinics TBA

Juniors Winter Laser Development Team

Laser Teams

This class is also listed under Tuesday programming at the top of this web page. 

Overview

  • Tuesdays, January 20th – February 24th (6 Classes)
  • Entry Fee: $310 Members / $375 Non-Members
  • Time: 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM


This course is designed to introduce junior sailors to the exciting world of Laser sailing. Guided by a team of seasoned coaches, you'll gain competence in rigging, foundational boat handling skills, and immerse yourself in extensive on-water sessions to gain invaluable hands-on experience. Unveil a world of possibilities that will shape your path in the sport, whether you're a skilled Sabot racer ready to chart a new course or a high school sailor eager to expand your racing horizons! This class is geared towards sailors preparing for club and local level regattas.

Boats are not provided, but a limited number of charter boats are available. Please contact the Juniors Office at [email protected] to inquire about chartering a boat. Available charter boats will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

Eligibility:

  • Ages 12+
  • Sabot Racing fleets C1 or higher
  • Experience in High School Sailing
  • Experience in Novice Double Handed (with Jr Office approval) or C420 Spinnaker & Trapeze lessons
  • Please contact the Jr Office for special approval if you do not meet these criteria

Overview

  • Four Practices are Scheduled:
    • Saturday, January 17th
    • Saturday, February 14th
    • Saturday, February 21st
    • Saturday, February 28th
  • Entry Fee per Day: $80 Members / $ 95 Non-Members
  • Sign up for 3+ practices and receive a 15% discount.
  • Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

With longer practices on weekends, sailors will dive deeper into concepts with their coaches and get more time on the water. Each day will be run like a clinic, with thematic goals for each practice and occasional guest coaches. Practices are meant to prepare sailors for upcoming local and regional Winter regattas.

Boats are not provided, but a limited number of charter boats are available. Please contact the Juniors Office at [email protected] to inquire about chartering a boat. Available charter boats will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

Eligibility:

  • Ages 13+
  • Experience in Laser Development

Contact the Junior Sailing Office

Contact the Junior Sailing Office

Questions or Suggestions? Feel free to contact our staff and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

All decisions regarding program admission and safety will be made by the coaching staff and Junior Sailing Director. Certain circumstances may require the coaching staff to restrict or cancel classes for safety or staffing reasons. Class fees will not be prorated in these circumstances.

Sailors must contact the SDYC Dockmaster or Marina Manager for any personal boats kept at SDYC. Storage fees will apply. Availability is limited.